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British Airways and British Airways Holidays celebrates the reopening of the USA with tempting price reductions

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British Airways and British Airways Holidays are celebrating the imminent reopening of the USA by offering a selection of tempting price reductions Return flights to New York and Orlando start from £320 and £330 respectively and seven-night package holidays to Orlando are available from £439pp The sale also includes other popular holiday destinations, including Canada, Dubai, Jamaica and Antigua… Read the full press release

British Airways’ A380 aircraft to re-join its fleet in November and operate its biggest schedule

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British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and Dubai The airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by December The airline will also be… Read the full press release

British Airways’ tiered Executive Club Member to receive another year of their current status

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is further protecting the Tier status of Executive Club Members.  From today ( 20-09-2021 ), any tiered Executive Club Members with a Tier Point collection end date between January – March 2022 will receive another year of their current status. It means that no British… Read the full press release

COP26: first ever passenger flight of British Airways powered directly by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) happened between London Heathrow and Glasgow Airport

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British Airways teamed up with NATS, Heathrow, Glasgow Airport, Airbus and bp to demonstrate how the industry is moving towards a Perfect Flight Carbon neutral flight from London to Glasgow replicated a journey made 11 years ago, to show how new technology and more efficient operations are helping aviation decarbonise Airline’s new sustainability liveried Airbus… Read the full press release

São Miguel and Terceira in the beautiful Azores will be part of British Airways’ Heathrow short-haul network from summer 2022

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (15-09-2021 ) announced that it will be adding the islands of São Miguel and Terceira in the beautiful Azores archipelago to its Heathrow short-haul network from next summer. Flights to the two new summer hotspots will operate once a week, with São Miguel… Read the full press release

British Airways extends domestic routes this winter

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Airline to extend some of its newest Belfast routes: Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds Brand new Birmingham route launches Also, London City and Southampton operate to Salzburg Belfast, UK, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is extending three of its newest domestic routes – Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds from Belfast this Winter season.  Customers… Read the full press release

British Airways flies triumphant ParalympicsGB athletes back home

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to welcome home the final athletes from ParalympicsGB after their triumph at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games, with the flight due to land today ( 06-09-2021 ) at 1920. Athletes have been returning home from Tokyo throughout the past week with a total… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new BA Better World sustainability programme

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British Airways has launched its new BA Better World sustainability programme, describing it as its ‘most important journey yet’  The airline partnered with Airbus to paint one of its most modern, fuel-efficient A320neos in its new sustainability programme colours  British Airways also announced a new collaboration with bp to source sustainable aviation fuel in respect of all its flights… Read the full press release

British Airways to reopen the doors to its Concorde Room at JFK and Heathrow on September 1

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British Airways reopens its Concorde Room at New York’s JFK airport and Heathrow Terminal 5 To coincide the airline has partnered with a renowned mixologist, Mr Lyan, to create new bespoke cocktail menus available in its lounges, with two exclusive signature serves Other enhancements include ‘surprise and delight’ lounge access for selected Bronze BA executive… Read the full press release

Book by 21 September 2021 to enjoy huge discounts during the flight and holiday sale of British Airways and British Airways Holidays

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European beach holidays, city breaks, Caribbean escapes, and USA trips are all up for grabs at discounted prices Flights and holidays to far-flung destinations are now on sale for 2022, in addition to winter sun trips to green and amber countries Highlights include return flights to New York from £329 and seven-night holiday packages to… Read the full press release

Hans Airways begins recruitment drive in partnership with Resource Group

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LONDON, 2021-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Delivering on its promise to sign agreements with well-recognised third-party suppliers, Hans Airways will enter into a partnership with Resource Group as the UK start-up airline begins to hire Captains and First Officers for its A330 fleet, allowing it to continue to make progress towards gaining its Air… Read the full press release

British Airways to welcome guests back on board this September with traditional British Roast dinner

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will be welcomed back on board with new ‘Best of British Menus’ with the September edition featuring a traditional British Roast dinner. The airline’s roast, that will be available in First and Club World, will provide customers flying across the globe a taste of… Read the full press release

British Airways proudly flies Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the last two weeks British Airways has proudly been flying Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the final flight carrying Olympians due to land at 13:10 (UK local) this afternoon, Monday 9 August. The airline has welcomed tens of competitors across a… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes the start of British Airways’ direct service to Glasgow

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A direct service to Glasgow has taken off from Belfast City Airport with British Airways. Passengers on the inaugural flight were greeted by a bagpiper playing traditional Scottish music. Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, commented: “The launch of a Glasgow services further enhances… Read the full press release

British Airways reopens flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 will reopen its doors on Sunday 1 August, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The news comes in time for the UK Government’s announcement that double vaccinated travellers from the US will be exempt from… Read the full press release

British Airways adds extra seat on routes to the UK from the USA and EU

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New bookings from the US surged by 95% within hours of the UK Government announcement British Airways is adding extra seats from US cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago and European cities including Berlin, Geneva and Hamburg Additional flights will allow US and EU citizens to easily connect to a range of… Read the full press release

Aviation decarbonisation projects supported by British Airways shortlisted for Government funding

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Eight projects have been shortlisted for funding by the Department for Transport’s Green Fuels, Green Skies competition – part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, announced in November 2020  The grants will drive meaningful progress towards the development of sustainable aviation fuel plants in the UK and the decarbonization of the aviation industry  Projects… Read the full press release

British Airways’ new interactive map lets customers check travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination

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London, UK, 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers can now check the travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination the airline flies to on a new interactive map on ba.com. The new page is in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, who has developed an online tool that provides travellers with the latest… Read the full press release

British Airways provides customers option to order snacks and drinks mid-flight directly to their seat thru new inflight digital ordering platform

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British Airways has introduced a digital ordering platform for customers to purchase food and drink from its Speedbird Café menu in the air, directly to their seat on board The service will initially be available on selected routes from July 19, before rolling out across the rest of the short haul network on flights from… Read the full press release

British Airways offers more than 35,000 seats available for less than £50

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British Airways is offering more than 35,000 seats for less than £50 each-way for travel across the UK this summer Two-night flight and hotel city breaks with British Airways Holidays are available from just £149pp, for cities including Edinburgh and Belfast The seats and hotel packages are available for travel on selected dates until September… Read the full press release

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow partner to make travel for fully vaccinated customers quick and easy

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Later this week customers travelling on selected flights from the US, Caribbean and Europe to London Heathrow will be invited to take part in a proving trial to support the Government in lifting some of the most onerous restrictions for travellers arriving from ‘amber list’ countries Fully vaccinated travellers of all nationalities will be able… Read the full press release

British Airways launches four new domestic routes from Belfast this summer

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London, UK, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching four new domestic routes from Belfast this summer, supporting important business and tourism links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Over the next few months, the airline will start to operate 18 flights a week between George Best Belfast City… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes British Airways’ new services

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching four new domestic routes from Belfast City this summer, supporting important business and tourism links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Over the next few months, the airline will start to operate 18 flights a week between George Best… Read the full press release

British Airways will fly the British & Irish Lions squad to South Africa for the Lions Tour

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London, UK, 2021-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (15-06-2021) announced it will fly the 37-strong British & Irish Lions squad to South Africa on June 27 for the eagerly awaited Lions Tour. The team will be heading directly to Johannesburg on a charter flight from Edinburgh, following The Vodafone Lions 1888… Read the full press release

British Airways provides customers access to discounted Covid-19 PCR tests in the comfort of their own home

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British Airways adds Wren Healthcare to list of Covid-19 discounted testing providers for customers on ba.com, offering at home tests administered by a specialist Airline’s customers have access to Covid-19 tests through a wide range of providers starting from £33 for antigen and £40.41 for PCR Customers can select from different test types to suit needs… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays’ summer holiday packages features complimentary airport experiences at London Heathrow

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Galleries Club Lounge access, premium check-in, Fast Track Security and priority boarding: British Airways Holidays customers to begin summer escapes with a touch of luxury. London, UK, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays has launched an exclusive offer for customers booking summer holiday packages, featuring complimentary airport experiences at London Heathrow Terminal… Read the full press release

New study: comprehensive Covid-19 testing programme can help re-open international travel, safely

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London, UK, 2021-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The results of a joint testing trial conducted by American Airlines, British Airways and the oneworld Alliance shows that a comprehensive Covid-19 testing programme can help re-open international travel, safely. This is underpinned by analysis from researchers at the University of Oxford, who studied data on how passengers evaluate risk… Read the full press release

British Airways adds new power nap sleep pods at its ’Forty Winks’ nap lounge

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To support customers’ health and wellbeing pre-flight, British Airways has launched a new ’Forty Winks’ nap lounge, which opened on May 17 Complimentary and self-service via the ‘Your Menu’ lounge app – customers do not need to pre-book The ’Forty Winks’ lounges will also feature in the Concorde Room at London Heathrow Terminal 5 and New… Read the full press release

British Airways starts services to ‘green list’ destinations

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British Airways’ first flight to a green list country was its BA492 service to Gibraltar which departed this morning at 07:10am The airline is operating 70 departures on May 17, including six services to ‘green list’ countries Following the first ‘green list’ flight to Gibraltar British Airways hosted a joint press conference with Heathrow, featuring… Read the full press release

British Airways the first airline to trial 25 second Covid-19 test

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British Airways is the first airline in the world to conduct a trial of an ultra-rapid Covid-19 antigen test that display results within 25 seconds Highly intelligent saliva test can detect symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with SARS-CoV-2, including variants Trial will initially be conducted by inviting flight and cabin crew members to take the test,… Read the full press release